New Super Mario Bros.

Have a blast with classic Super Mario™ gaming on the go!

• Fun, simple controls make it easy for anyone to play

• Discover new power-ups, new enemies, and new worlds

• A must-have Mario game for any Nintendo DS™ owner

It's been more than 20 years since Super Mario Bros. first arrived, and
now Mario and Luigi are back in an all-new platformer for Nintendo DS.
Boasting incredible 3D graphics to accompany classic 2D gameplay, this
fast-paced adventure will have Mario fans cheering.

The great thing about New Super Mario Bros. is that it takes everything
that was so spectacular about the original series and takes it to the
next level. The new moves and power-ups are awesome, and it's hugely
satisfying to find hidden item blocks and other secrets scattered
throughout the game. The replay value is through the roof, especially
with the addition of the Mario vs. Luigi multiplayer mode. Never before
has "New" been so dramatically understated.

Grab a Mega Mushroom and grow to incredible proportions, or smash
through your foes in a blue Koopa shell!

Challenge a friend to a wireless face-off on specially designed
levels, or play up to three friends in a ton of Touch Screen minigames.

New Worlds!

New Super Mario Bros. features eight all-new worlds, each filled with
extra levels, hidden paths, and secrets galore. It's possible to
complete the game without visiting every world, which means you'll have
to track down many alternate exists to visit every nook and cranny in
the game.

New Power-Ups!

You'll find classic power-ups like the Super Mushroom and the Fire
Flower in the game, and there are some all-new power-ups that let Mario
explore the Mushroom Kingdom like never before.

Super Mushroom

Mario's most basic power-up doubles his size and grants him the strength
to smash through blocks. It also allows him to survive a single enemy
hit.

Fire Mario

The Fire Flower transforms Mario into Fire Mario, allowing him to throw
fireballs that bounce along the ground and can damage or destroy most
foes.

Mega Mushroom

Grab a Mega Mushroom to make Mario grow to colossal size for a short
time. Mega Mario can smash enemies, blocks and even pipes simply by
running into them.

Mini Mushroom

Snag a Mini Mushroom to shrink Mario down to micro size. In this teeny
form, Mario can go into small pipes and travel down tiny paths. Plus,
he's so light that he can perform floating jumps and run on water.

Koopa Shell

When Mario picks up a special blue Koopa shell, he'll transform into
Shell Mario. Shell Mario can smash through enemies and blocks like a
Koopa shell, and also swim more quickly underwater.

New Moves!

New Super Mario Bros. expands Mario's arsenal of moves to include some
very powerful advanced techniques. If you want to uncover every secret
in the game, you'll have to master them all.

Ground Pound

Known in some circles as the "butt bounce," this move allows Mario to
pound the ground from above. This technique can be used to attack
enemies or to break bricks.

Special Jumps

Mario can gain new heights by performing double and triple jumps similar
to those found in Super Mario 64.

Wall Jump

Mario's new wall jumping ability is probably the most-used new move in
the game. You'll have to use this technique to reach hidden items, and
it can save your life if you accidentally fall into a pit.

New Multiplayer!

There are two multiplayer modes in New Super Mario Bros. -- Mario vs.
Luigi and Minigames. In Mario vs. Luigi mode, it's brother vs. brother
in a race for Stars. The goal of the game is to collect the Stars that
appear throughout the stage at timed intervals. If your brother gets a
Star first, don't worry. Any time you damage your bro, he'll drop one of
his Stars and you can claim it for yourself. This mode is available for
two players, and you only need one game card to play.

The Minigames mode offers a wide variety of simple touch-screen
activities. You can challenge them solo, or use them as the basis of a
minigame tournament for up to four players. The minigames may be simple,
but they're surprisingly fun when you're putting your skills to the test
against your friends.